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BLZ 177

2006 Volvo C70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,285 mi
Last recorded75,285 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo C7069,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLZ 177
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 75,285 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Sep 2025 75,269 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 69,513 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 69,159 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2022 69,159 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 66,644 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 66,641 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 65,031 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deterating no excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm rear bush detrating no excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 61,633 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 61,633 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 May 2018 61,539 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 61,528 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement lever for hand brake on caliper (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

eml light on

roof not locked down

Pass 30 Jun 2017 56,989 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 56,447 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 51,147 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 47,630 miles

Both front tyres starting to crack on inner edge

Off side front tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 10 Sep 2012 44,247 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 40,890 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 33,092 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 26,862 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo C70?

Based on 351,562 MOT tests across 21,746 vehicles.

72.6%
Pass Rate
4,929
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
21,746
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,186
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,456
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,364
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 5,005
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,837
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BLZ 177 is a 2006 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2006 Volvo C70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 69,578 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo C70 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,186 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BLZ 177, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo C70 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 20 years old, this Volvo C70 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BLZ 177 registered?

BLZ 177 is a 2006 Volvo C70, first registered on 26 July 2006.

Is BLZ 177 safe to buy?

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